The administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denied it reached a secret agreement on the shoal with China. The US and the Philippines have repeatedly disputed Beijing’s version of events in the South China Sea, while also accusing China of spreading misinformation. Chinese officials declined to identify that person. Asked Tuesday about China’s claims to have an audio of a phone call with Carlos, Teodoro said he didn’t know anything about it. The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said that only President Marcos can authorize agreements on the South China Sea.
